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Whether you are interested in a full livestock breeding operation or an animal lover looking for a hobby, the Suri alpaca provides investment opportunities at many levels. 

- The unique fleece can be made into exquisite products that showcase luster and drape.

- Their gentle nature makes them ideal for children to work with for 4-H projects, fairs, our national show system, and other activities and events.

- For those interested in breeding, the initial importations provided for a multitude of genetics and lineages from which you can select.

- Strong support from a great breed association!  The Suri Network offers an array of educational programs, as well as branding and marketing initiatives.

- Friendly and inviting association members!  Our members are passionate about their breed and can't wait for you to visit their farms and ranches to hear their stories and learn more about the Suri alpaca.

The Suri Network functions to assist all Suri owners to enjoy their experiences with this intriguing creature.  Please explore our pages to learn more about our organization, the Suri alpaca, and our members.

The Suri Network   exists to assist its members to protect, preserve, and promote the Suri alpaca. A group of Suri owners established the Suri Network in 1997, a few years after the first Suris were imported to the United States from Bolivia in the winter of 1991. There were several subsequent imports in 1993, 1995, 1996 and 1998 from Peru, Chile and Bolivia, and all Suris in North America are descendants of those imported animals.

Since its beginnings, the Suri Network has organized numerous educational events, published the PurelySuri Magazine, held multiple fleece shows, facilitated research, educated consumers about the unique qualities of Suri fleece, promoted the use of Suri alpaca in different products, developed a Suri breed standard, and served as a conduit between its members and the Alpaca Owners Association.

Below we offer a brief description and links to the various programs the Suri Network organizes. We are immensely proud that our membership has always been at the forefront of the alpaca industry promoting both the Suri alpaca and the use of its wondrous fleece.

Not only do we hope that you will join the Suri Network, but we also hope that you will share your individual talents by getting involved in our great industry by volunteering with us.

WHAT WE DO!

SURI HERD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OR S.H.I.P. 
Focusing on protecting, preserving, and promoting the Suri alpaca, the SHIP program is an outstanding way for our suri owners to accomplish that. By collecting data from the evaluation of an alpaca's conformation and fleece, an owner is better able to discern that alpaca's strengths and weaknesses and how to improve them in the next generation. When the data is processed using special computer programs, animals can be ranked relative to all other Suri alpacas currently in the system. The resultant data are called EPDs which stands for Expected Progeny Differences and by using the data, a breeder is given a better idea of what the genetic makeup of their alpaca is. Learn more about S.H.I.P
.  Watch a VIDEO showing the process of an alpaca being classified for S.H.I.P.

SURI SIMPLY STUNNING:
The Suri Network is leading the industry with an innovative branding program to market not only the Suri alpaca, but also the special qualities of Suri fleece and the products made from it.

The brand mark program is used to promote awareness of the unique qualities that distinguish Suri alpacas and Suri fiber products as Suri Simply Stunning.  The program creates recognition of Suri as a natural fiber with specific characteristics of luster, softness, drape, warmth, and adaptability in a wide variety of products. Those who apply and are accepted into the program may use Suri Simply Stunning for marketing breeding programs, the fiber produced, and high quality Suri products.  Consumers who purchase animals, fleece, or products from members of the Suri Simply Stunning brand program gain a greater awareness of the Suri alpaca and its distinct fleece traits.   LEARN MORE

THE 2023 ALL SURI FLEECE SHOW
THE LARGEST SURI FLEECE SHOW IN THE WORLD!

This mail in fleece show is the largest Suri fleece show in the world. The Fleece Show Committee is busy getting everything organized for another great show. For dates, judges, and all the particulars CLICK HERE.

PURELY SURI MAGAZINE 2023
This is the Suri Network's flagship publication with articles to highlight
the activities of the organization, promote the Suri and its fiber, and to educate the members on recent developments in the industry. Members receive their magazine through the mail. Back issues are available online


The Suri Network Winter Symposium- Feb 23 & 24
The Symposium was a tremendous success. Speakers Amanda VandenBosch, Beverly Brehm, and Ruthanne McCaslin did a great job presenting their topics! Our Education committee worked hard to make this the successful event it was and we thank them for all their hard work. Well done everyone!

THE 2022 SURI NETWORK ONLINE AUCTION WAS ANOTHER SUCCESS!
We have another great line-up of items this year just in time for the holidays. There are many items using Suri fiber that would make great gifts along with terrific auction donations that you won't want to miss bidding on. The Suri Network Online Auction runs until November 27th.


IT'S TIME TO ENTER THE
2023 SURI NETWORK
ALL SURI FLEECE SHOW

JULY 17TH TO 20TH, 2023
MORE INFORMATION

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NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS
This annual event offers those interested in alpacas to visit farms across the country. Many farms showcase their Suri alpacas and products made from their fiber. They may also include demonstrations and educational workshops.

Find a Suri alpaca farm to visit near you, but do call ahead to be sure when they will be accepting visitors.



Suri Network
Phone: (970) 586-5876
Fax: (970) 591-0007

P.O. Box 1984

Estes Park, Colorado
80517


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